David Alston Pratt, 30, of Newport News went home on August 28, 2024.  Alston was born on June 29, 1994. After graduating from Warwick High School, he moved to Mooresville, NC to attend the Nascar Technical Institute to pursue working on high performance engines.  Alston loved to go to new places,he was a big fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. He loved reading and learning about history. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who asked.

He was preceded in death by his father, David M. Pratt, his grandfathers, Hubert A. Carpenter and Leonard M. Pratt.

Alston will be loved and missed by his mother, Renee Pratt; his grandmothers, Cassie Carpenter and DeEtta Pratt; his aunt and uncle, Dwayne and Connie Coats; and cousins, Cory Coats and daughter, Aubrey, Alex Reyes and sons, Maverick, Rowan, and Archer, as well as so many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. All who knew Alston are left with wonderful memories of his gentle spirit, joyful smile, and contagious laugh.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 7, 2024  at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home from 10 - 11 AM. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Monteith officiating. Burial to follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home